The purpose of OWCA is to protect and
enhance the natural and cultural heritage of
the watersheds of the Obed River and its
tributaries within Cumberland County, TN
through community education, creating
opportunities for community research
projects, and promoting conservation,
recreation, and best management practices.
enhance the natural and cultural heritage of
the watersheds of the Obed River and its
tributaries within Cumberland County, TN
through community education, creating
opportunities for community research
projects, and promoting conservation,
recreation, and best management practices.
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| Welcome |
| Obed Watershed Community Association |
| February 2010 OWCA Ripples newsletter as pdf. |
| OWCA Mascot The Spotfin Chub |
| Upcoming Events |
FEBRUARY
Common Ground is located at 405 W.
4th St. in Crossville. For more info,
931/484-9033.
Fight the Invasives Workshop
with Lisa Huff, Naturalist
February 11, 2010 3:00 p.m. Common
Ground
Tennessee has taken a new step forward in
2010 with its first ban on the sale of ten
invasive plants. Lisa Huff, a state naturalist
will talk about how to identify and eradicate
the most troublesome plants that are taking
over and crowding out our beautiful native
plants. Since most of these plants have been
sold as landscaping plants, Lisa will also talk
about native substitutes that can bring their
own beauty to our landscaped areas. She
brings a slide show and years of experience.
February 22 - 26 is Invasives Week in
Tennessee. Tell your friends and neighbors
and your local landscaper. Don’t miss it.
Legislative Day in Nashville
Feb 23rd
February 23rd is the first of two scheduled
“environmental” lobbying days with the state
legislature. Citizens from across the state will
be visiting the legislature to lobby on a range
of bills that protect the environment, including
the Coal Ash bill. The effort, sponsored by the
Tennessee Conservation Voters, includes a
large number of different organizations with
concerns ranging from air pollution to
mountain-top removal to park and greenway
funds to clean water issues. You can go to
support one or all of the issues. Sandra Goss of
the Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness
Planning (and an OWCA Board member) is
organizing a bus from East Tennessee that will
stop and pick up folks from Cumberland
County. If interested in riding the bus, call
Sandra at 865-522-3809. Cost is $20 for the
bus.
Common Ground is located at 405 W.
4th St. in Crossville. For more info,
931/484-9033.
Fight the Invasives Workshop
with Lisa Huff, Naturalist
February 11, 2010 3:00 p.m. Common
Ground
Tennessee has taken a new step forward in
2010 with its first ban on the sale of ten
invasive plants. Lisa Huff, a state naturalist
will talk about how to identify and eradicate
the most troublesome plants that are taking
over and crowding out our beautiful native
plants. Since most of these plants have been
sold as landscaping plants, Lisa will also talk
about native substitutes that can bring their
own beauty to our landscaped areas. She
brings a slide show and years of experience.
February 22 - 26 is Invasives Week in
Tennessee. Tell your friends and neighbors
and your local landscaper. Don’t miss it.
Legislative Day in Nashville
Feb 23rd
February 23rd is the first of two scheduled
“environmental” lobbying days with the state
legislature. Citizens from across the state will
be visiting the legislature to lobby on a range
of bills that protect the environment, including
the Coal Ash bill. The effort, sponsored by the
Tennessee Conservation Voters, includes a
large number of different organizations with
concerns ranging from air pollution to
mountain-top removal to park and greenway
funds to clean water issues. You can go to
support one or all of the issues. Sandra Goss of
the Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness
Planning (and an OWCA Board member) is
organizing a bus from East Tennessee that will
stop and pick up folks from Cumberland
County. If interested in riding the bus, call
Sandra at 865-522-3809. Cost is $20 for the
bus.
| Lilly Overlook of the Obed River |
| Contact OWCA Dennis Gregg, Executive Director Obed Watershed Community Association 185 Hood Drive Crossville TN 38555 931/484-9033 dennisgregg@gmail.com |
